Biscotti Caramel Pop

The first spray is the surprise: a toasty popcorn accord lifted by a squeeze of bergamot. As it settles, caramel and roasted chestnut take the lead, with orchid adding a smooth, soft edge. The dry-down is vanilla absolute and benzoin, held in shape by Virginia cedar so the sweetness never turns cloying.

It is fun first and polished second, a scent that makes people ask what you are wearing. It suits weekends, cinema trips and cosy evenings in, and it sits well under a coat on a grey afternoon. Anyone who enjoys gourmand fragrances with a bit of humour will find plenty to like here.